Air Quality Health Index
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Stagnant weather system triggers poor air quality alert for Edmonton areaA stangnant, stable airmass means pollution from vehicles, furnaces and industry is settled close to the surface, reducing the air quality in the Edmonton region.HealthJan 9
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Large swath of B.C.’s Interior under wildfire smoke advisoryEnvironment Canada says the increase in smoke is due to local fires plus smoke drifting in from fires in Washington and Oregon.CanadaSep 3, 2022
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Majority of southern Ontario under weekend warning for hot and humid weatherEnvironment Canada issued a heat warning Saturday morning valid throughout the weekend, warning humidex values are expected to hit the low 40s.WeatherAug 6, 2022
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Smoky conditions to continue in B.C.’s Southern InteriorAs of Saturday morning, the Okanagan was at 10-plus on the province’s air quality health index (AQHI).WeatherAug 14, 2021
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Photos show hazy smoky skies across Lower Mainland, air quality is at its worstAn air quality warning suggests anyone with underlying health risks should avoid strenuous activities outdoors and children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor activities.WeatherAug 13, 2021
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Irritating wildfire smoke once again blanketing Okanagan skies‘Wildfire smoke is a constantly-changing mixture of particles and gases which includes many chemicals that can harm your health.’WeatherAug 12, 2021
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Wildfire smoke: Air quality index for Okanagan maxes out at 10-plus, againOn Saturday morning, with wildfire smoke blocking the sky, the Central Okanagan was rated at very high on the air quality health index for a fourth consecutive day.WeatherJul 31, 2021
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Wildfire smoke: Central, North Okanagan at 10-plus ratings for air qualityWildfire smoke is blanketing the Okanagan, from Vernon through to Osoyoos.CanadaJul 29, 2021
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Special air quality statement ended for Calgary due to wildfire smokePoor air quality caused by wildfire smoke could cause people to experience coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath.CanadaJul 23, 2021
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Wildfire haze eases in Edmonton as 55 hours of smoke-filled sky recorded so far in 2021Edmonton has been blanketed by smoke for the past few days but it finally lifted on Wednesday. Already in 2021, the city has seen a smokier-than-average summer.EnvironmentJul 21, 2021
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